New Zealand

Trans-Tasman BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: James O'Connor of the Reds attempts to break away from the defence during the round 1 Super Rugby AU match between the Queensland Reds and the New South Wales Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium on July 03, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Trans-Tasman Super Rugby comp gets green light

A Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition between the New Zealand and Australian franchises is back on track and set to start on 14 May after confirmation of a travel bubble in line with Covid-19 protocols.

NZR introduces new law trials at age-grade level

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has announced the implementation of three new law trials at school-grade level in an attempt to make the game safer for teenage players in the country.

Ledesma: ‘We couldn’t climb Everest again’

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has lamented his side’s 38-0 Tri-Nations defeat to the All Blacks in Newcastle on Saturday.

Barrett: We can break that wall down

Playmaker Beauden Barrett says the All Blacks have identified areas where they could break through Argentina’s impressive defence during Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash in Newcastle.

Sanchez: We said today is the day

Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez says there was an unprecedented sense of belief in the Argentina squad that they could beat the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

Foster: We got rattled again

Coach Ian Foster says the All Blacks are hurting greatly after their shock 25-15 defeat by Argentina in Sydney on Saturday.

Kiwis, Aussies launch Super trans-Tasman competition

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed a six-week trans-Tasman tournament will take place next year following their respective domestic Super Rugby competitions.

All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett

Star All Blacks could skip Rugby Champs

Reports in New Zealand suggest that several key All Blacks players could opt against playing in the Rugby Championship for family reasons.

‘Disappointed’ Kiwis to host Bledisloe series

New Zealand may have lost out on hosting the Rugby Championship, but the Wallabies will travel to New Zealand to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in October.